OBITUARIES

Gary Evans

May 29, 2020

Gary Marvin Evans, age 44, passed away on May 29, 2020 in Spokane, Washington. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his father, William Alvin Evans; brother, William Jason "B.J." Evans; and maternal grandparents, William B. Burril and Mildred E. Burril. He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Boatner of Gulfport; stepfather, Ronald Boatner...

Tony LeGoullon

May 29, 2020

Tony Scott LeGoullon, age 58 of Long Beach, left this world  peacefully on Friday, May 29th, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.

He was the beloved son of Richard and Joann LeGoullon. I’m sure he was met by his loving father, Richard LeGoullon, deceased.

He is survived by his beloved mother, Joann LeGoullon; his three sisters, Terry...

John Hickson

May 27, 2020

Captain John Hickson of Diamondhead, MS passed away peacefully in his home on May 27, 2020 surrounded by his family.

John was 85 years old.  He was born in Manchester, England in 1934.  As a teenager, John enlisted in the Merchant Marines, where he reached the rank of Captain.   He married his wife Barbara in 1961 and...

Kathleen Ratkowski

May 27, 2020

Kathleen Ratkowski of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on May 27, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Viree Odom

May 27, 2020

Viree Mamie Davis Odom, age 92, of Kiln, passed away on May 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her children, Charles Ray Odom, Evelyn Lillie Blanc, Martha Sue Saucier, and Donald Joel Odom; a grandson, Jay Blanc; her siblings, Mildred Odom, Johnny Davis, Joe Davis, and Marie Murdock. Survivors include her children, Patricia Taylor (George), Glenn Odom (Mary),...

Mary Walker

May 26, 2020

Mary Walker, age 79, of Saucier, passed away on May 26, 2020.

Mary was a native of Texas. She became Licensed Practical Nurse and had worked at Memorial Hospital, Garden Park Hospital, and the VA Hospital.

Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Walker; and her son, Bobby Walker.

Mary...

Brandon Box

May 25, 2020

Brandon Wayne Box, age 30, of Gulfport, passed away on May 25, 2020

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eria and Ettamae Scruggs of Sumrall, MS; Wayne and Jean Box of Gulfport, MS great-grandparents, Carl and Sarah Broome and Robert and Roba Scruggs of Sumrall, MS; and an uncle, Allen Box of Gulfport, MS.

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Frances Rihner

May 24, 2020

Frances Rihner, age 85, formerly of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Rihner was preceded in death by her husband, William Rihner; her daughter, Sharon Arnold; and her grandson, Bobby Arnold. She is survived by her 3 children, John Baham, Pamela Shuff, and Lance Rihner; her 5 grandchildren, James Arnold,...

Elsie Herrington

May 24, 2020

Elsie Walters Herrington, 81, was called to her eternal heavenly home on May 24, 2020. She was born on May 20, 1939 in Laurel, MS. She was a founding member of Grace Chapel Church where she served her Lord in many ways including organist, pianist, vocalist, and Sunday School teacher. She will be remembered as a Prayer Warrior for...

Phyllis Jakway

May 24, 2020

Mrs. Phyllis Elizabeth Jakway of Long Beach passed away on May 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Monck and Mary Elizabeth Hempenstall Monck; her loving husband of 41 years, David R. Jakway; and her granddaughter, Molly Kate Harvel. Mrs. Jakway is survived by her children, Jonathan Jakway of Newnan, GA, Mary Elizabeth Harvel and...

Cecil Borzik

May 24, 2020

Cecil "Scooter" Borzik, Jr. age 47, passed away on May 24, 2020 in Pass Christian, MS. He was born and raised in Long Beach and had been a resident of Pass Christian for the last 24 years.He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Louis Borzik Sr. and Johnnie Mae Borzik; and maternal grandparents, Victor E. Lassabe and...

Russell Mitchell

May 23, 2020

Russell L. Mitchell, age 82, of Kiln, passed away on May 23, 2020. Mr. Mitchell was born in the Catahoula community of Mississippi to Kire and Corelia Necaise Mitchell. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had a true entrepreneurial spirit. He owned and operated many businesses along the Coast. He was preceded in death...

Carolyn Reeves

May 23, 2020

Linda Carolyn Reeves, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Carolyn was retired and enjoyed quilting, traveling, and making candy with family and friends. She was the glue of her family. She hosted family gatherings and took care of her family and friends anytime they needed help. She loved her family and her family...

Dixie Alexander

May 23, 2020

Dixie Lanair Johnson Alexander, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away at home on May 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. James Carroll Johnson and Mrs. Thelma Louise Johnson; a sister, Georgey Carol Johnson; her son, Dr. James Jeffrey Alexander; and most recently, her husband of 62 years, Dr. Lewis Edward Alexander, Sr. Dixie was...

Donald Johnson

May 23, 2020

Donald R. Johnson, age 71, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born December 20, 1948. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and retired as a Petty Officer Second Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Abel Johnson and Vera (Johnston) Johnson....

Odell Cuevas, Jr.

May 23, 2020

Odell J. Cuevas, Jr., age 73, of Saucier, passed away on May 23, 2020. Mr. Cuevas was born in Pass Christian to Odell J. Cuevas, Sr. and Hazel Dean Woodcock Cuevas. He was a dedicated hard worker who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He will be remembered as an avid Saints fan, a...

G. Edward Shively

May 22, 2020

G. Edward Shively, age 81, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2020, at his home in Kiln, MS of natural causes. Mr. Shively was a retired Omaha, NE firefighter. He was preceded in death by his father, G. Edward Shively, Sr.; mother, Sylvia Lesac; sister, Pat Wolff. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Joann Shively; sister, Carol (Jim) Dross...

Diane Worland

May 22, 2020

Diane Worland of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on May 22, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ralph Carter

May 22, 2020

Ralph Eugene Carter, 71, of Gautier passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Ocean Springs.  A native of Laurel, Mississippi, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southern Mississippi.  Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Knight Abbey Printing in Biloxi.  His hobbies included tennis and gardening.

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Daniel Smith

May 21, 2020

Daniel Richard Smith, age 77 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russel Smith; his mother, Patricia Norman; and his son, Greg Smith.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Lynn Smith; his children, Terri Holmes (Bob), Kelly Parchem (Don), Richard Smith...